The Way it Is

Didn't I raise my voice
 High enough for you
 I was running like a fugitive all the time
 Risking rejection from my own people, yeah
 Now that you got what you wanted
 You don't even know my name
 It's so funny, we don't talk anymore
 Be good to the people on your way up the ladder
 'Cause you'll need them on your way down
 That's the way it is (the way it is)
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 That's the way it is (the way it is)
 That's the way it is (the way it is)
 That's the way it is, oh no (the way it is)
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 Didn't I raise my fists high enough for you
 I guess I can pat myself on the shoulder
 For a job well done
 Dodging bullets in the streets, I was there
 Risking rejection from my own people
 Now that you got what you wanted
 You don't even know my name
 Remember
 Be good to the people on your way up the ladder
 'Cause you'll need them on your way down
 That's the way it is (the way it is)
 
 The way it is, yeah (the way it is)
 That's the way it is (the way it is)
 That's the way it is (the way it is)
 And that's the way it is (the way it is)
 That's the way it is (the way it is)
 That's the way it is (the way it is)
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 That's the way it is (the way it is)
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 The way it is (the way it is)
 That's the way it is
 Be good to the people on your way up the ladder
 'Cause you'll need them on your way down
 That's the way it is, oh no (the way it is)
 ♪
 That's the way it is
 Be good to the people on your way up the ladder
 'Cause you'll need them on your way down
 That's the way it is (the way it is)
 ♪
 That's the way it is
 Be good to the people on your way up the ladder
 'Cause you'll need them on your way down